BetterHelp vs. Talkspace
✓ Updated July 2026
By the TelehealthIndex Editorial Team · How we score Online therapy — and the insurance answer changed in 2025.
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74.1/100Very Good
Talkspace
Very Good · #2 in Mental Health & Therapy
Visit Talkspace Read full review Our read: Under our 100-point methodology, Talkspace scores 74.1/100 and BetterHelp scores 61.6/100 — so Talkspace ranks higher in our assessment. Scores are editorial opinions, not a factual ranking of the companies themselves; the right fit depends on how you pay and what you need — see the breakdown below.
| Factor | BetterHelp | Talkspace |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical credibility | Limited | Mixed |
| Regulatory & safety record | Minor deductions | Minor deductions |
| Transparency & trust | Limited | Limited |
| Access & coverage | Good | Exceptional |
| Customer experience | Good | Good |
| Value & pricing | Mixed | Mixed |
Factor ratings are qualitative summaries of our internal rubric — we do not publish the
point weights. Highlighted = the higher-rated provider on that factor.
TelehealthIndex scores and rankings are editorial opinions resulting from our selection, weighting, and interpretation of the factors described in our methodology.
Choose BetterHelp if…
- you prefer its overall profile below
Choose Talkspace if…
- you want to use insurance
- clinical depth is your priority
| BetterHelp | Talkspace | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $70-100/wk cash; ~$23 avg copay with insurance; financial aid available | Most insured members $0-25 copay; cash from $69/wk; psychiatry $299/$175 |
| Insurance | Partial | Yes |
| Availability | Nationwide | Nationwide |
| Money-back | Not advertised | Not advertised |
| Founded | 2013 | 2012 |
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Data as of July 19, 2026. Scores are editorial opinions reflecting documented business practices, transparency, pricing, access, and nonclinical consumer-service factors — not clinical quality or outcomes. Found an error? Report it →